West Hollywood pipe break highlights gaps in flood insurance coverage

Thousands of WeHo residents were cleaning up after a massive pipe break sent a torrent of water into the neighborhood, leaving many with costly repairs.
By Rob McMillan at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · · 1 min read

Thousands of WeHo residents were cleaning up after a massive pipe break sent a torrent of water into the neighborhood, leaving many with costly repairs.
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